{"id":11308,"date":"2023-01-17T08:45:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/?p=11308"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:51:50","slug":"how-to-demonstrate-a-script-before-installing-using-softaculous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/how-to-demonstrate-a-script-before-installing-using-softaculous\/","title":{"rendered":"How to demonstrate a script before installing using Softaculous"},"content":{"rendered":"

When multiple applications offer similar features, choosing the right one can be confusing. Softaculous helps simplify this decision by allowing you to view a live demo of a script before installing it.<\/p>\n

The demo feature lets you preview the script\u2019s interface, layout, and basic functionality without making any changes to your hosting account. This helps you evaluate whether the application meets your requirements before proceeding with installation.<\/p>\n

This article explains how to view a script demo using Softaculous from cPanel.<\/p>\n

Let us follow the steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to cPanel.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the \u201cSoftaculous Apps Installer\u201d from the \u201cSoftware\u201d section.
    \n\"Softaculous<\/li>\n
  3. You will find the top scripts. Select the one whose demo you wish to view.<\/li>\n
  4. Here, we are selecting \u201cWordPress\u201d. Click on the \u201cDemo\u201d option.
    \n\"Select<\/li>\n
  5. You will enter a new page where you will find some options and information about WordPress. Click on the \u201cDemo\u201d option.
    \n\"Choose<\/li>\n
  6. Now, Softaculous will present a demo of WordPress as shown in the image given below.
    \n\"Demo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why Use the Demo Feature?<\/p>\n